Episode 13 - Active Citizenry, Making Politics More Human, and a Tattoo or Two
This week on the JUST podcast, Jes and Rob interview Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Dr. Terrance Ruth. Dr. Ruth is a teacher at NC State, a former public school principal, and community organizer.
0:00 Episode starts
1:26 Rob's check in
5:35 Jes's check in
9:10 Dr. Terrance Ruth joins the call
9:36 Jes introduces Dr. Ruth
11:59 What drove your passion around justice?
15:32 Tell us about your partnership with United Way
20:42 Interlude
22:33 Why did you decide to run for mayor?
26:37 Where would you concentrate your efforts as mayor?
32:12 What are some fusion friendships you have?
38:19 What's one thing people can do to show up?
40:44 Jes thanks Dr. Ruth for being a great role model
42:03 Dr. Ruth says goodbye
42:08 Debrief
42:52 Jes's first takeaways
44:08 Rob's takeaways
47:06 Jes's second takeaways
52:04 Jes and Rob say goodbye
52:14 Outro
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